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Project Management Using Microsoft Project

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Shows logical relationship between tasks. View tab -> 'split view' section -> details checked -> More views -> Select there.






2. To switch between ____________: (Project 2010) - Use the bottom-left icon. Use the ribbon. Task mode column in entry table. File -> options -> schedule.






3. Appears: day means: day






4. The Precedence Diagram Method is a tool for scheduling activities in a project plan. It is a method of constructing a project schedule network diagram that uses boxes - referred to as nodes - to represent activities and connects them with arrows that






5. Appears: eday means: Elapsed day






6. File -> info -> Project information -> advanced properties.


7. Changing the working time in the 'details' section of the working time dialog won't change the default start time in the options -> scheduling settings. Try to keep these in sync.


8. File -> Info -> Organizer. Access global mpt - delete views - etc. (ADD MORE)






9. A compact - matrix representation of a system or project. The approach can be used to model complex systems in systems engineering or systems analysis - and in project planning and project management.






10. Two tasks vying for one resource - who wins?






11. Matches the outline number initially in Project 2010. It is common for work breakdown structure elements to be numbered sequentially to reveal the hierarchical structure. For example 1.3.2 Rear Wheel identifies this item as a Level 3 WBS element - si






12. Project Tab -> Change Working time. Define the actual 'hours' of work - which days work happens (weekends grayed out by default) - and 'exceptions' to standard work times. Work weeks tab present too.






13. Contains information relative to tasks.






14. Appears: min means: minute






15. It is NOT an exhaustive list of work. It is instead a comprehensive classification of project scope. Contains Sub-components - work packages (child of sub-component). Further work packages can be children of other work packages. Summary tasks are the






16. Fixed Duration - Fixed Units - or Fixed Work. Described on page 72 of Project 2010 book.






17. Gantt Chart with 'Entry' table on left.






18. The number of resources required to get the tasks/assignments completed.






19. Always preserve the number of people working on a task. Changing units when fixed will impact duration.






20. Appears: mon means: month






21. If '______________' isn't checked - for example - then you won't be able to set a style for critical tasks.






22. Project template (.mpt) - or Global MPT file. Drives what you see in the project. Corporations may have their own.






23. Always preserve the duration of a task. Changing duration when fixed will impact work.






24. Two critical tasks - both same duration - vying for one resource - who wins?






25. The acceloration of the successor task. 'Negative lag'






26. Work divided by available resource units. Formula: D=W/U






27. Function key 5. You can go directly to ID - or 'date'.






28. Can be added to the ribbon - and it walks user through formatting of the gantt chart. Pretty cool.






29. Amendment to task type.






30. ______ link Summary Tasks.






31. Work - resource - cost.






32. U = W / D Work divided by duration.






33. A logical relationship that states that for one project to begin - another must also be underway. For example - the writing of a business proposal must have begun in order for editing of the proposal to take place.






34. .mpp file extension. The actual project file.






35. Vitally important. It shows how much time remains - which indicates whether or not tasks need to be re-planned.






36. Task ribbon -> schedule section -> broken task icon. Reschedule incomplete work - etc.






37. File -> Options -> Quick Access tool bar. Examples: Tables and Vies - good stuff.


38. Task ribbon -> 'inspect' button-> Inspect Task. It shows more details about highlighted task - including critical predecessor task. Very useful tool. Especially when resources are over allocated.






39. Appears: wk means: week






40. The WBS contains 100% of the work defined by the project scope and captures all deliverables - internal - external - interim - in terms of the work to be completed - including project management.


41. Task ribbon -> 'task' -> recurring task. An easy way to schedule reccuring meetings.






42. 1. Initiation 2. Planning 3. Execution 4. Monitoring & Control 5. Closing






43. Responsibility Assignment Matrix.






44. Ensuring that the successor activity does not begin until after the predecessor activity is completed is implementing a start-to-finish (SF) model. This is the most logical path to follow when planning a project. Those in project management should be






45. Hiding does not delete data. If you hide a column - data maintains - but to get it back - you'll need to right click - insert column.


46. A terminal element is the lowest element (activity or deliverable) in a WBS; it is not further subdivided. Sometimes called a 'work package' - but NOT synonymous.






47. File -> Options -> Scheduling --> Drop down for Decimal or Percentage.






48. Tasks - resources - assignments - all have dialogs. Example: resource leveling. Project information dialog very important.






49. Create file. Set up file properties. Set a start date. Set up calendars and working time.






50. Task calendar - resource calendar - base calendar.